Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Lake Forest, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) provides occupational therapy services at Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and adheres to Northwestern Medicine’s mission, values, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance Program, policies, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The role includes direct patient care, teaching, participation in appropriate committees, and departmental process improvement. The therapist serves as a professional and clinical role model for therapists and clinical interns.

This is a casual, non-benefited position. Minimum scheduling requirements are two weekend shifts per month, four weekday hours per month, and holiday rotation. The position is listed as a day job and 1.2 hours per week (0.03 FTE).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois.
• American Heart Association BLS certification upon hire.
• Compliance with the professional Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and applicable Illinois requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Northwestern Medicine’s values of Patients First, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and maintain a friendly, professional, approachable demeanor.
• Provide accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers, using service recovery skills to address problems or service breakdowns.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, colleagues, and healthcare team members, recognizing diverse opinions and contributions.
• Use organizational and departmental resources efficiently, manage work and assignments on time, and contribute to continuous improvement and cost-effective processes.
• Select appropriate evaluations, treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols; perform re-evaluations and adjust treatment plans according to department guidelines.
• Manage occupational therapy care from initial contact through discharge, addressing functional progress, safety, and outcomes, and collaborate consistently with treating COTAs.
• Follow departmental requirements for evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries, entering accurate documentation in the electronic medical record that supports medical necessity and regulatory requirements.
• Document patients’ responses and performance, assess their status in relation to treatment plans and discharge needs, and enable continuity of care and payer interpretation.
• Provide educational materials and methods suited to each patient’s understanding and motivation.
• Participate in committees, department processes, special projects, internal and external marketing, and educational activities such as in-services, Journal Club, and new-hire orientation.
• Support student clinical and observation programs as a clinical instructor, mentor, or observation host, according to department expectations.
• Accept constructive feedback and make timely changes; complete non-patient-care responsibilities within established time frames.
• Maintain departmental productivity standards and complete required Northwestern Medicine education, competencies, and training on time.
• Accommodate patient-care needs and department meetings, including flexing schedule or assignment outside normal work hours when needed.
• Meet the position’s minimum schedule of two weekend shifts per month, four weekday hours per month, and holiday rotation.

Benefits

• The position is described as non-benefited.
• The company description mentions tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching as employee benefits; position-specific benefits eligibility should be checked by employment classification.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time